PREFACE

Assalamualaikum wr. wb.

Praise and gratitude we extend to the present that god
has given his grace and his iife, so that we can finish the
paper ”issumboshi” for compieting one of the Engiish
subject assignments. We hope to gain insight and
knowiedge especiaiiy in the narrative texs found in the
stories of issumboshi and readers can know how and
what the narrative text is.
Recognizing the number of fiaws in the drafting of this
paper. Therefore, we expect criticism and Suggestions
from our readers to make up for the deficiencies and

Waalaikumusallam wr.wb.
Ujungbatu, 25 January 2022
 Tabel Of Content
PREFACE.........................................................................1
Tabel Of Content...........................................................2
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION...........................................1
1.1    Background of the paper....................................1
1.2   Problem Formulation...........................................1
1.3   Purpose of the paper...........................................1
CHAPRER II DISCUSION..................................................2
2.1 The definition of narrative text..............................2
2.2 The purpose of narrative text................................2
2.3 Generic Structures of Narrative Text.....................2
2.4 Language Feature...................................................3
2.5 ISSUMBOSHI...........................................................4
2.6 Generic Structures of Narrative Text of 
issumboshi story..........................................................5
2.7 Language Feature...................................................6
CHAPTER III CONCLUSION..............................................8
3.1 CONCLUSION..........................................................8
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1    Background of the paper
Narrative text is a text whose contents are stories or stories about something.
Examples of narrative text: folktales (folktales), animal stories (fables), legends
(legends), short stories (short stories), and the like. In it there is a conflict / peak of
the problem followed by a resolution. A narrative text is a text that entertains,
entertains and deals with real or representative experiences in a different way.

1.2   Problem Formulation

1.What is the definition of Narrative text?
2. What is the communicative purpose of Narrative text?
3. What is the structure of Narrative text?
4. What are the linguistic rules of Narrative text?
5. Mention examples of Narrative text?

1.3   Purpose of the paper

1. to fulfill the value of the English assignment
2. to deepen knowledge of narrative text

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CHAPRER II DISCUSION
Narrative Text
2.1 The definition of narrative text
Narrative text is a story with complication or problematic events and it tries to find the
resolutions to solve the problems. An important part of narrative text is the narrative
mode, the set of methods used to communicate the narrative through a process
narration.
Type of Narrative Text
Narrative text can be imaginary or factual. The following is an example of the genre
of Narrative text:
• Fairy Tale
• Mystery
• Science fiction
• romance
• Horror
• Fable
• Myths and legends
• History
• Slice of life personal experience, etc
2.2 The purpose of narrative text
The purpose of narrative text is to amuse or to entertain the reader with a story.
2.3 Generic Structures of Narrative Text
1. Orientation
Sets the scene: where and when the story happened and introduces the particpants
of the story: who
and what is involved in the story.
2. Complication
Tells the beginning of the problems which leads to the crisis (climax) of the main
participants.
3. Resolution
The problem (the crisis) is resolved, either in a happy ending or in a sad (tragic)
ending
4. Re-orientation/Coda
This is a closing remark to the story and it is optional. It consists of a moral lesson,
advice or

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teaching from the writer

2.4 Language Feature

 Focus on one character or actor and are usually individual so use pronouns
such as ”i, we she, he”
 Most often use past tense, be it simple past tense, past continuous tense or
other past tenses
 Sometimes using dialogue to invite readers to imagine so that the story looks
clearer and more real (direct and indirect speech)
 Because they are sequential (chronologically), they usually use conjunctions
to make the story look more coherent or sequential.

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2.5 ISSUMBOSHI                    

  Once upon a time there was an old couple who didn’t have a child. They lived in a
small house near the village forest. “Please give us a child,” they asked God
everyday. One day, from the household Shinto altar, they heard a cute cry, “Waa!
Waa!”
   They looked and saw a crying baby who looked just like a little finger. “This child
must be a gift from God. Thanks to God!” “We will call this child ‘Issumboshi’,” they
said. They raised Issumboshi with much care, but Issumboshi never grew bigger.
“Hey, Issumboshi, do you want to be eaten by a frog?” Issumboshi was always being
bullied by the children of the village and often went home feeling unhappy.
Grandmother would make some big rice balls and encourage him. “Eat a lot, and
grow up quickly,” Grandmother said.

   One day, Issumboshi said “ I will go to the capital to study and become a
respectable person. Then I will come back.” Grandfather and Grandmother were
worried about him, but Issumboshi’s mind would not be changed. At once they
began to prepare for his trip.
   Issumboshi sheathed a needle sword in a straw case, put on a cup for a sedge hat,
and started out with a chopstick staff, in high spirits. “I’m going now,” Issumboshi
said.
   “Is he safe? With such a small body?” Grandfather and Grandmother asked as
they saw him off.
   Issumboshi went on the trip with a big wish in a small body

   At last Issumboshi reached the capital city and anchored under the bridge. Then
he climbed up to the railing and viewed the town. “There is a fine palace over there. I
shall ask them at once.” At long last Issumboshi arrived at the palace. “Excuse me,
but I want to meet the feudal lord.”The lord came to the door, “What? Who’s there?”
“Here I am, at your feet.” “Oh. How small! Why do you want to meet me?” “Please let
me be your retainer.” “I wonder if your very small body can do anything.” “I’ll stay in
your pocket and guard you from all harm.” When Issumboshi said so, a bee came
buzzing by. “Yhaa!” Issumboshi yelled, stabbing the bee. “Bravo! I employ you. It
would be good if you became the Princess’s man.” “Oh! What a cute fellow he is!”
said the Princess, putting Issumboshi on her palm. “I will defend you upon my life,”
said Issumboshi.The Princess liked Issumboshi, and she taught him reading, writing,
and various studies. Further, Issumboshi practiced fencing very hard in order to be
strong. One day the Princess went out to worship at the Kiyomizu Temple. Suddenly
there was a strong wind, and some demons appeared. The leader of the demons
tried to grab the Princess.
    Help me!” she screamed. Issumboshi tried to help her, but the demon caught him
and threw him into his mouth. Issumboshi, who was swallowed, jabbed and jabbed
the demon’s stomach. The demon rolled over and spat out Issumboshi. Issumboshi
jumped at the demon and stabbed his eyes. The remaining demons were frightened.
They ran away in great haste, but one demon, who was left behind, trembled while

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holding the magic hammer. “Do you want me to stab your eyes, too?” Issumboshi
asked. “Please, don’t. This is the magic hammer that will grant you a wish. I give it to
you, so please spare me.” And saying this, he ran off in a hurry. “Thank you,
Issumboshi. You have saved my life,” the Princess said. “Princess, please wave this
magic hammer and make a wishthat I may become big,” said Issumboshi. The
Princess waved it and asked, “May Issumboshi become big!” And then, strangely,
before her eyes, Issumboshi began to grow. He grew into a nice young man. They
went back to the palace, and the Princess asked the King to let her marry
Issumboshi.
    The Princess and Issumboshi then got married, and they invited Grandfather and
Grandmother to live with them in the palace. They lived happily ever afte
2.6 Generic Structures of Narrative Text of  issumboshi story

1. Orientation: Once upon a time there was an old couple who didn’t have a child.
They lived in a small house near the village forest. “Please give us a child,” they
asked God everyday.
One day, from the household Shinto altar, they heard a cute cry, “Waa! Waa!”
They looked and saw a crying baby who looked just like a little finger. “This child
must be a gift from God. Thanks to God!”
“We will call this child ‘Issumboshi’,” they said.
They raised Issumboshi with much care, but Issumboshi never grew bigger.
“Hey, Issumboshi, do you want to be eaten by a frog?” Issumboshi was always being
bullied by the children of the village and often went home feeling unhappy.
Grandmother would make some big rice balls and encourage him. “Eat a lot, and
grow up quickly,” Grandmother said.

2. Complication: One day, Issumboshi said, “I will go to the capital to study and
become a respectable person. Then I will come back.” Grandfather and
Grandmother were worried about him, but Issumboshi’s mind would not be changed.
At once they began to prepare for his trip.
Issumboshi sheathed a needle sword in a straw case, put on a cup for a sedge hat,
and started out with a chopstick staff, in high spirits.
“I’m going now,” Issumboshi said.
“Is he safe? With such a small body?” Grandfather and Grandmother asked as they
saw him off. Issumboshi went on the trip with a big wish in a small body.… … …
At last Issumboshi reached the capital city and ancored under the bridge. Then he
climbed up to the railing and viewed the town.

3.Resolution: Issumboshi jumped at the demon and stabbed his eyes. The remaining
demons were frightened. They ran away in great haste, but one demon, who was left
behind, trembled while holding the magic hammer

4. Re-orientation: The Princess and Issumboshi then got married, and they invited
Grandfathe

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2.7 Language Feature
  1. Spasific Character
     Issumboshi

  2. Noun phrase:
- the village forest
- the household Shinto altar
- a crying baby
- a gift from God
- the children of the village
- a needle sword in a straw case
- the feudal lords
- the prince'ss man
- the kiyomizu temple
- the leader of the demons
- the magic hammer

  3. Adjective:
- big
- little
- cute
- old
- small
- respectable

  4. Action verb:
- raised
- grew
- caught
- therew
- swallowed
- saved
- weved
- began
- invited
- jumped
- rolled
- jabbed
- ran
- bullied
- went
- changed
- reached
- ancored
- climbed
- arrived

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  5. Past tense:
- was
- were
- asked
- looked
- saw
- heared
- said
- raised
- grew
- cought
- trie
- screamed
- saved
- waved
- invited
6. Direct speech:

1. Direct: Issumboshi said to the princess ," I'll stay in your pocket and guard you
from all harm".
2. Direct: The Lord said," I'll employ you".
3. Direct: Issumboshi told the princess ,"I'll defend you upon my life".
4. Direct: The demons said,"This magic hemmer  will grant you a wish".
5. Direct: The  demon said to Issumboshi ," I give this magic hammer to you".

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CHAPTER III CONCLUSION
3.1 CONCLUSION

The issumboshi story tells of an old husband and wife who do not have
children. One day they heard the sound of a baby crying and they took
care of him and named him issumboshi. This story teaches us not to
judge someone by their appearance. Issumboshi is an example of a
narrative text

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QUESTION

1. Why issumboshi always bullied by the children in the village?

     a:  issumboshi always bullied by the children because issumboshi
has a small body that is different from other children

2. What is the thing that makes issumboshi big and dashing

     a: the thing that makes issumboshi big and dashing is a magic
hammer he received from a demons

3. what is the purpose of issumboshi going to the capital

     a: issumboshi went to the capital because he wanted to learn to be
a good person

4. Who bothered the princess while going to worship at kiyomizu shrine

     a:  The one who disturbs the princess while going to worship is the
demons

5. What tenses are used in issumboshi's story?

  a: The tenses used are simple past tenses, past continous tense